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Realising plastic sector's full potential

One may be happy but not content with the modest achievement in a field that has the potential for reaping at least a medium-sized export bonanza for the country. The case in point is the 21 per cent spurt in export of plastic goods during the first half of 2018-19...

Bridging the infrastructure financing gap—the Thai example

Infrastructure development is undoubtedly critical for a country's long-term economic growth and competitiveness as it impacts economic activities by increasing productivity, facilitating trade, and promoting innovation.Across the Asia Pacific region, however, economic growth as well as broader development goals are hindered by a shortage of roads, mass rapid transit systems,...

Stabilising rice market

As the rice price still remains high, the poor people face hardship with their limited incomes. With such a rise in rice prices, the cost of living for the general masses is also increasing.Despite repeated government efforts, rice market is yet to be stabilised. Millers and importers shift blame on...

Providing healthcare services at lower cost

This letter is in reference to an article titled 'Provide commoners with healthcare at lower cost' that was published in the Financial Express on January 14, 2019. In the article, President M Abdul Hamid was quoted as asking physicians to provide proper medical treatment to patients at lower cost. Thanks...

DITF: Winter attraction for city-dwellers

The Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is going on in full swing at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar of Dhaka. It is so popular that visitors crowd the fair even on weekdays. The weekends are busier. The DITF has become a prime spot to go to during winter season as Dhaka does not...